“I think if you’re making White House fights, it has to be more American fighters,” Dagestani ace Khabib Nurmagomedov predicted the environment of the White House event next year in June. Little did we know then that the stakes for the US fighters couldn’t be higher, with America suffering a slump of champions in the male divisions. Michael Chandler understands the cost well enough.

The former Bellator champion was scheduled to face Conor McGregor last year. But a twisted turn of events cancelled the bout. Now, the conversations are once again steered that way, and Chandler wants not only to beat his Irish opponent but also to dominate the rounds. And he wants to do it for the country.

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